“Fragrance is a part of our identity, a ‘second skin’ that has the power to elevate our mood, evoke memories and, quite simply, make us feel happy. At the heart of Medeau is a desire to create beautiful, timeless fragrances that give more than they take. In harmony both with our bodies and the planet, our collection is non-toxic, free of allergens, 100% vegan and truly sustainable…but above all, it’s joyful.”

When Allison Stubbings was expecting her first child and searching for a scent, she stumbled across the industry’s toxic secret: so-called ‘luxury’ fragrances commonly contain phthalates – chemicals used to artificially lengthen the life of a scent and which can interfere with hormone levels – along with irritants, synthetic dyes, alarming preservatives and unnecessary plasticisers.

You might think the answer is to choose a fragrance that markets itself as ‘100% natural’ but it’s not as simple as that. ‘Natural’ sounds so good … but when you’re talking about harvesting natural ingredients on an industrial scale, it’s simply unsustainable. What’s more, they can cause hypersensitivity and allergic reactions. The solution? At Medeau, we’re proud to use synthetic, bioidentical ingredients that are good for the environment – and even better for you.

Now that really is luxury.

Allison Stubbings – Founder